Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Marlys Ann Lance

Marlys Ann Lance

Apr 18, 2024

Marlys Ann Lance passed at home in Coldspring TX after a 5 year battle with congestive heart failure. She was born to Eric and Cleo Schaler in Tacoma WA. Marlys was raised on a farm in North Dakota along with her 4 siblings. They raised or grew almost all their own food. It was quite a feat for a family...

Pete Silcox, Jr.

Pete Silcox, Jr.

Apr 18, 2024

Pete Silcox, Jr. was born November 8, 1940 in Houston, Texas to parents Pete Silcox, Sr. and Pearl Brown Silcox. He went to his rest on April 18, 2024 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 83. Pete spent most of his childhood in the bay area. He has lived in Coldspring for the past 18 years and loved being...

Thelma Lou Kelley Stout

Thelma Lou Kelley Stout

Apr 16, 2024

Thelma Lou Kelley Stout was born October 31, 1932 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, L.R. Chumley and Lottie Dagmar Chumley. She went to her Heavenly Home on April 16, 2024 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 91. Thelma grew up in Douglass, Texas where much of her childhood was spent outdoors. She loved fishing and in her younger years...

Mark Aron Vincent

Mark Aron Vincent

Apr 14, 2024

Mark Aron Vincent was born in Pasadena, TX on May 9, 1972 to Kenneth and Beverly Vincent and passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024  

Mark is survived by his wife, Amanda Vincent; his mother, Beverly Vincent; his siblings, Billy Vincent (wife Danielle Vincent), Kelly Anderson (husband Bill Anderson), Scott Vincent (wife Khristie Vincent); his children, Lauren Gaddis (husband Justin...

Nancy Anne Thomas

Nancy Anne Thomas

Apr 14, 2024

Nancy Anne Thomas (MeMe) passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at the age of 71, after an 11-month battle with Leukemia. She fought hard until her last moments, with her family lovingly by her side.  

 

Nancy was born on July 17, 1952, in Centre, Alabama, to Harvey and Leora Bazmore. She was the last of her siblings born in...

Barbara Jean Martin

Barbara Jean Martin

Apr 14, 2024

Barbara Jean Martin, a pillar of strength and resilience, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Liberty, Texas, at the age of 83. Born on August 21, 1940, in Kennett, Missouri, to Truman Gray and Callie Roberts Gray, Barbara's life journey was marked by her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination.

In her formative years, Barbara faced adversity with grace and fortitude,...

Stanley Tucker

Stanley Tucker

Apr 14, 2024

Stanley Tucker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2024. Stanley was born to parents James and Barbara Tucker on September 10, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Tucker; brothers, Richard and James Calvin; sister, Debbie; grandson, Michael Norris. He is survived...

Milton Paul Mifflin

Milton Paul Mifflin

Apr 14, 2024

Milton Mifflin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on  April 14, 2024 after a 5-year battle against colon cancer.  He was 67 years old.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Mifflin; daughter Jennifer Junaitis and son-in-law Dallas Junaitis of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; daughter Amanda Reed and son-in-law Kade Reed of Lago Vista, Texas;...

Jack Unkel

Jack Unkel

Apr 13, 2024

Jack Unkel, 96, a retired dedicated executive with Goodyear Tire Company for 29 years, passed away on April 13, 2024, in his home in Dayton. Born on November 26, 1927, in Smyrna, Tennessee, Jack led a remarkable life filled with love, service, and unwavering beliefs.

 

He was a graduate of Dayton High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin....

Richard Maurice Washmon

Richard Maurice Washmon

Apr 12, 2024

 Richard Maurice Washmon, 70, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, departed from this world on April 12, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. Born on October 22, 1953, in Houston, Texas, Richard brought warmth and kindness wherever he went.

Richard's journey began with loving parents, James Ferguson Washmon and Ethel Louise Mallory Washmon. He blossomed into a fine individual, graduating from Smiley...

Exiquio Medellin Compean

Exiquio Medellin Compean

Apr 12, 2024

Exiquio Medellín Compeán nació en México el 18 de noviembre de 1945 de padres Ángel Medellín y Eustolia Compeán. Falleció en Pasadena, Texas, el 12 de abril de 2024 a la edad de 78 años. A Exiquio le sobreviven su amada esposa, Rafaela Mercado; hijos, Héctor Medellín, Exiquio Medellín y Mario Medellín; sus hijas, Yolanda Medellín, Rosi Medellín y Brenda...

John Wayne Bamburg

John Wayne Bamburg

Apr 11, 2024

John's journey began in Houston where he was welcomed into the world by his parents, Donnie Jones and Barbara Bamburg. He grew up from a little “knucklehead” and graduated from Channelview High School. John had many obstacles stand in his way but with God, family, and his dedication to himself he overcame them all. He spent many years in the...

Rodney Lynn Foster

Rodney Lynn Foster

Apr 9, 2024

Rodney Lynn Foster, affectionately known to many as "Bobo," "Bo," or "Papa," peacefully passed away on April 9, 2024 in Dayton, Texas at the age of 68. Born on November 11, 1955 in Houston, Texas. Rodney was the beloved son of John David Foster and Pearline Lewing Foster.

For the past 12 years, Rodney had called Dayton home.Previously residing in the Sheldon area. He was a man of simple pleasures. Bo never...

Henry Struss

Henry Struss

Apr 9, 2024

Henry Struss, 67, passed away on April 9th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. Henry was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on April 11th, 1956, to proud parents Henry R. and Ruth Struss. He was raised in Colombia until age 7, at which time his parents moved to Texas. Henry attended and graduated from Milby High School in Houston, Texas. In 1977, Henry...

Faye Evelyn Derkowski

Faye Evelyn Derkowski

Apr 9, 2024

Faye Evelyn Derkowski was born August 2, 1939 in Orange, Texas to parents, Frank Schultz and Dora Mae Richardson Schultz. She passed away April 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84. Faye was always thinking of others first and was known by her children as being the most selfless woman. She loved feeding her ducks as well...

Sherman "Bo" Payne

Sherman "Bo" Payne

Apr 8, 2024

Sherman "Bo" Payne, a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator for Harris County and a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 35 years, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Houston. He was born on May 7, 1942, in Camden, Texas.

 

Bo's passion for operating heavy equipment was unmatched, and his work ethic was truly admirable. He graduated from...

Natashia Roxanne Jones

Natashia Roxanne Jones

Apr 8, 2024

Natashia Roxanne Jones was born May 3, 1972 in Houston, Texas. She passed away at her home on April 8, 2024.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents Travis and Virginia Day and Albert Sr., and Lydia Jones, Uncle Travis D Day, and best friends Teri Haltom and Toni Winters.  She is survived by her parents Burley and...

Karolyn Marie Harrison

Karolyn Marie Harrison

Apr 8, 2024

Karolyn Marie Harrison was born June 10, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Noah Melton Sr and Ravy Helms Melton. She passed away in Onalaska, Texas on April 8, 2024 at the age of 75.  Karolyn has lived in Onalaska for the past 4 years and was formerly of Shepherd, Texas.  She loved the outdoors, especially planting and gardening. Karolyn...

Darlene Ann Tedrick

Darlene Ann Tedrick

Apr 7, 2024

Darlene Ann Wheat Tedrick, aged 77, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roy Ellis Wheat and Virginia Rosetta Michl Wheat. Darlene spent her formative years in Illinois and graduated from Newton High School in Newton, IL, as part of the Class...

Donald Wayne Simpson

Donald Wayne Simpson

Apr 6, 2024

Donald Wayne Simpson, age 75, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born on July 3, 1948, in Longview, Texas, Donald was the beloved son of Ross D. Simpson and Doyalene Gipson.

Donald spent the last two decades of his life in Dayton, Texas, where he became an integral part of the community. Before settling in Dayton, he resided...

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